(A) If the Animal Control Officer or a Police Officer has issued a citation or complaint for a violation of this section, or A.R.S § 13-2910, and reasonably believes that the violation will continue, the officer is authorized and empowered to remove and impound the animal.
(B) The Animal Control Officer or a Police Officer is authorized and empowered to remove and impound any animal in plain view and suffering from immediate life-threatening circumstances. The Animal Control Officer or a Police Officer shall not be held liable for damages to property caused by the use of reasonable force to remove an animal from a vehicle or other enclosed space under such circumstances.
(C) The owner of any animal removed and impounded under the provisions of this chapter shall be liable for any damage, impoundment, boarding, or veterinarian fees incurred in connection therewith.
(D) The Animal Control Officer shall have the authority to inspect all pet stores and facilities during their normal business hours without prior notice and to mandate, in good faith, the maintenance of the animals in accordance with this chapter. The Animal Control Officer is authorized to have a licensed veterinarian inspect any animal(s) and/or conditions that appear unhealthy or unsanitary at the owner's expense. Any violations of this section could result in revocation of the pet store’s business license and/or be summoned before the City Magistrate, or Justice of the Peace.
('76 Code, § 6-4-2) (Ord. 786, passed 9-24-87; Am. Ord. 936, passed 10-28-93; Am. Ord. 938, passed 2-24-94; Am. Ord. 1030, passed 3-27-97; Am. Ord. 1077, passed 10-8-98; Am. Ord. 2005-022, passed 11-11-05; Am. Ord. 2010-001, passed 1-14-10)